Chemistry

The
Edexcel International A’Level Chemistry has two related components – the AS
level Chemistry qualification and the A2 level Chemistry qualification.
Completion of both components leads to the A’Level Chemistry qualification.

Each student will study
the following areas of Chemistry:

AS

·Stoicheometry

·Energetics

·Atomic structure and Periodic Table

·Bonding

·Organic chemistry

·Intermolecular forces

·Redox

·Kinetics

A2

·Rates

·Equilibria

·Further organic chemistry

·Transition metals

·Organic Nitrogen chemistry

·Practical laboratory skills

The
aims of the course are to enable students at MIS to develop:

·an interest in,
and enthusiasm, for chemistry including developing an interest in further study
and careers in chemistry

·an appreciation of
how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences
contribute to the success of the economy and society

·a deeper
understanding of the skills, knowledge and understanding of How Science
Works

·essential
knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they
relate to each other.

Method of Assessment

Students will be assessed
on their knowledge of both theory and practical skills at AS Level in three
papers as follows:

Unit 1 : The Core
Principals of Chemsitry

Weighted at 40% of AS
marks and 20% of A’Level marks

Written examination of 1
hour and 30 minutes

Unit 2 : Application of
Core Principals of Chemistry

Weighted at 40% of AS
marks and 20% of A’Level marks

Written examination of 1
hour and 30 minutes

Unit 3 : Chemistry
Laboratory Skills 1

Weighted at 20% of AS
marks and 10% of A’Level marks

Written examination of 1
hour and 15 minutes

Students will be assessed
on their knowledge of both theory and practical skills at A2 Level in three
papers as follows:

Unit 4 : General
Principles of Chemistry 1

Weighted at 40% of A2
marks and 20% of A’Level marks

Written examination of 1
hour and 40 minutes

Unit 5 : General
Principles of Chemistry 2

Weighted at 40% of A2
marks and 20% of A’Level marks

Written examination of 1
hour and 40 minutes

Unit 6 : Chemistry
Laboratory Skills 2

Weighted at 20% of A2
marks and 10% of A’Level marks

Written examination of 1
hour and 15 minutes

Careers

Students who
complete the course successfully will have an excellent grounding in Chemistry
which will prepare them for further study of Chemistry at A’Level and beyond.
This course develops thinking skills that are valuable in any career but which
will be of particular relevance in a wide variety of careers including, but not
limited to: